1. Small skull. Fontanels in children usually close within twelve to eighteen months. If premature closure can result in microcephaly, this deformity will also be accompanied by intellectual developmental disabilities.

2. Pointed skull. The apex on the top of the head is raised, resulting in an abnormal proportion to the face, which is common in congenital diseases such as apical syndactyly.

3. Square skull. The forehead protrudes from left to right and the top of the head is flat and square, which is common in children with rickets or congenital syphilis.

4. Long head. The length from the top of the skull to the mandible is significantly increased, which is seen in Manfan syndrome and acromegaly.

5. Deformed skull. It occurs in middle-aged people and is characterized by enlargement and deformation of the skull. It is common in osteitis deformans, etc.

Extended information:

Notes:

1. Abnormal results: The child’s head is significantly larger than the normal range, that is, it is larger than the head of children of the same age and gender. 2 standard deviations, or even 3 standard deviations.

2. People who need to be checked: children’s physical examination or children with abnormal head development.

3. Contraindications before the examination: Avoid head injury before the examination.

4. Requirements during inspection: Sit up straight and don’t tilt your head.

5. The user sits upright, and the nurse measures the three diameters of the head: the anteroposterior diameter, the transverse diameter, and the height diameter.

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